Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is prevalent among women, yet the standard of care treatment – midurethral mesh sling – can lead in devastating mesh complications (dyspareunia that precludes sex, chronic pelvic pain, infection). Using national data, we will identify biological (eg, genomics, vaginal & urinary microbiome, race, comorbidities, metabolic syndrome) and behavioral (eg, smoking, physical activity) factors...
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